Class 9: Condensing and Expanding of Chi: To Cultivate the Sphere of your Self

Description

Condensing and expansion of chi are parts of Yi Quan Qigong training and learning how in cultivate “the sphere of your Self.” Integrating these two qualities are fundamental to intermediate practice. For example, the importance of these qualities can be seen in developing Wei chi (protective chi),

Some tidbits:

• How does the practice of the consolidation (gathering) of the chi ball help with various psychological issues in your everyday life: boundary issues, bantering with an abusive critic, in your everyday life?

• The expansion and contraction of chi in Turtle Qigong is a useful practice for neck issues.

• How does the Yi Quan Tiger activate simultaneously the balance of chi consolidation and expansion?

• How does the Deer Qigong practice correct the beginner’s mistake of getting “stuck chi” when one is over emphasizing compacting the chi?

As always, the topic of the day is woven into the practice of the Bodymind Healing Qigong set so you can discover meaningful tributaries in the Qigong wilderness. To see the PDF description of the 9 sets of Bodymind Healing Qigong Extended Short Form set CLICK HERE.